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Praise for In Time With You:
Goodreads, "New, Red-Hot Romances to Read in 2026" and "Readers’ 79 Most Anticipated Spring Books"
Reactor Mag, "All the New Young Adult SFF Books Arriving in March 2026"
"Aching realism is balanced with luminous magic, and Dwyer’s prose feels painted rather than written: Her language shimmers with sensory detail and emotional honesty.... A lyrical exploration of grief, art, and what remains when love runs out of time." - Kirkus
"Readers drawn to tragic love stories with a true love happy ending will be glued to this story until the very last page." - Booklist
"This timeslip romance is both swoony and smart; definitely good for the soul." - The Irish Times (Ireland)
“A stunning exploration of what’s possible in another chance, this unique and tender romance will knit your heart back together one page at a time. No one does YA like Kristin Dwyer.” - Eva Des Lauriers, author of I Wish You Would
"A beautiful exploration of love, loss, and second chances. It's intimate, hopeful, and utterly impossible to forget." - Anika Hussain, author of This is How You Fall in Love
“Romantic, ethereal, and entirely original. I read this book in one sitting, and I loved every magic-filled page.” - Emma Noyes, author of Soul of Shadow
“I didn’t know my perfect book would be a tender punch to the gut interlaced with sheep named after the Gilmore Girls, but here we are. This is the best timeline and where Dwyer leads, I will follow anywhere she tells me to.” - Ashley Schumacher, author of In the Orbit of You
"Kristin Dwyer's In Time with You is an emotionally charged, heartbreaking story of love—perfect for fans of Before I Fall, who will connect with Nieve’s desperate attempt to save her ex-boyfriend and fall in love with someone unexpected. Exceptionally written, Nieve's story is at once painful and true, raw and real. Also? I need sheep named after Gilmore Girls characters in my life. PLEASE." - Rachel Simon, Youth Services Librarian, Newton Free Library
"The chemistry and community of Elle Kennedy's Off Campus series paired with the time-loop intrigue of Before I Fall, this book grabs your heart and doesn't let go until the final page. Dwyer has complete mastery of our emotions as she pulls us through Nieve's journey of love, self-realization, heartbreak & a splash of magic. Readers will adore every word of In Time with You, even if they can't see them anymore through the tears." - Emily Varga, internationally bestselling author of For She is Wrath
"In Time with You is a blend of all the best things—it's spicy, thoughtful, romantic, and satisfying with a unique twist that I promise you’ve never read before. I was alarmed by the number of times Kristin was able to break my heart and then patch it back together. Prepare to feel a lot of feelings." - Jenna Evans Welch, New York Times bestselling author of Love & Gelato and Spells for Lost Things
Praise for The Atlas of Us:
"Beautifully written. Gripping and authentic in the ways it portrays grief and shows how moving forward means having to let go." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Dwyer crafts stirring and organic character interactions via Atlas and her trail mates’ good-humored banter, as well as her electric chemistry with King. Combined with the lushly depicted wilderness setting, Atlas’s fledgling relationships emphasize how connection can bloom unexpectedly—and powerfully—even amid grief." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Dwyer is a master of emotion, and her latest is a complete knock out.” — Adalyn Grace, New York Times bestselling author of Belladonna
“A raw, unflinching examination of grief and the way it changes us... stunning from beginning to end.” — Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of Bring Me Your Midnight
“Kristin Dwyer's emotional, one-of-a-kind storytelling shines.” — Adrienne Young, New York Times and International bestselling author.
"Powerful, poignant, and true.” — Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea and XOXO
“Beautiful and aching and deeply romantic.” — Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken Heart
Praise for Some Mistakes Were Made:
“A powerful tale of found family and first love.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Unforgettable. A perfectly emotional read for fans of Nicola Yoon and Becky Albertalli, this coming-of-age romance is one not to miss.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
“Funny, romantic, and heartfelt. A stunning debut!” — Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Creatures